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Afternoon Tea     

Meets Monthly at 14:00 on the third Tuesday of the month
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Afternoon Teas should be resuming on Tuesday 16th January at 2pm. Sign up sheet will be out at the CPC Meeting

Badminton     

Meets WEEKLY WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The Badminton group meet every Wednesday at Cascades sports centre, 2pm to 4pm. We book either 2 or 3 courts for the 2 hours depending on how many members come along. We have a weekly booking system. If you would like to come along please contact me, so I can add your name to the weekly list - details in the newsletter. New single members are very welcome or maybe you would like to rejoin after a long break. A bit of exercise and meeting up with friends is a good way to spend a Wednesday afternoon!

Bird Watching     

Meets 4TH FRIDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details The new leader of this group (from September 2022) is Irene Robson who is anxious to recruit more members keen to study wild birds. The group meets at 10:00 on the fourth Friday of each month - please contact Irene to learn further details.

Bowls (short mat)     

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Short mat bowling 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, in the 'dome' at Legends Sports facility next to cascades.

Bowls on Thursdays     

Meets THURSDAY WEEKLY
Normally starts 14:00 to 17:00
Details Winter season (September to May) we play at Stone Lodge Indoor Bowls Club, near Dartford. Summer season (May to September) we play at Cobham outdoor Bowls Club.

Bridge     

Meets 4TH TUESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This informal group meets on the 4th Wednesday in the month in Northfleet.

British History     

Meets 2ND THURSDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We choose a topic from British history every month or two and split it into a series of papers. Members choose the papers that interest them then research them, presenting their findings to the group at the next meeting. Papers are circulated to all group members by group leaders a couple of days in advance of the meeting to enable discussion

Canasta     

Meets 3RD FRIDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The group meets on the 3rd Friday in the month at Meopham from 2pm - 4pm. This group meets to play this fun card game.

Classical Music Appreciation     

Meets 3RD WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday monthly from 2-4pm to share their appreciation of classical music. Members take turns to choose a program of music for the enjoyment of the rest of the group, thereby widening their experience and knowledge of music in a relaxed atmosphere.

Creative Writing 1     

Meets 3RD THURSDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 

Creative Writing 2     

Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details At each meeting a title will be given for members to write a piece of up to 1000 words. Factual, fiction,essay, poem or whatever takes their fancy. You’d be surprised how many different takes there can be on a subject! Tea/ coffee and biscuits followed by:- A word based game or exercise chosen by a group member simply for fun! The group encourages contributions from everybody who take turns in choosing Titles and Activities The group welcomes new members.

Cribbage 1     

Meets 2ND THURSDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details To play the card game cribbage

Cribbage 2     

Meets 2nd TUESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 

Crossword club     

Meets FRIDAY
Details Crossword club is virtual. One cryptic and one concise per week. The answers to the previous week will be sent at that time.

Dance - Modern Jive     

Meets EVERY MONDAY except Bank holidays
Normally starts 19:30 to 21:30
Details Singles, couples or friends welcome, no experience is necessary and it is ideal for men or women with no rhythm or never danced before. There is 1 hour coaching session where we walk through 4 moves and demonstrate hand positions etc. followed by 1 hour of practice and freestyle. This is a great way to meet people, have fun and keep fit in a relaxed atmosphere all whilst learning to dance beginners moves. Modern Jive can be danced to lots of music, old to new, Swing, Rock'n'roll, Country & Western, Electronic, top of the pops etc. lots of which is played at parties. One lady dragged her husband to our group and after 40 years of trying to get him dancing found he can dance Modern Jive! So please come along and give it a try I am sure you’ll all be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to learn and how much fun you will have. We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) starting at 7.30 to 9:30 pm at Christ Church Hall DA12 1NR - doors open at 7:20pm - £2.00. Group led by Alan Scott at alanscottmr2@hotmail.com

Dusk Strollers     

Meets 4TH TUESDAYS
Normally starts 17:30 to 19:30
Details Meet at Witherspoons opp. Library.

Film     

Meets 1ST WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 

Fishing (fresh water)     

Meets TBA
Details This is a new group. The schedule has yet to be decided.

Fitness Low Impact     

Meets 2ND THURSDAY
Normally starts 10:30 to 11:30
Details We meet every second Thursday at Basecamp at the CPC. Parking through the gates opposite Kwik Fit in Dering Way. Start time is 10.30 am. Please arrive any time after 10.15 am. Class lasts for 60 minutes, comprising a warmup, followed by low impact moves to music, ending with a cooldown. This is a great fun class and good exercise. Why not join us, come on your own. Cost is just £3.00.

French Conversation     

Meets 4TH THURSDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 

Fully Loaded Lunch Club     

Meets 3RD TUESDAY
Normally starts 12:00 to 14:00
Details We meet at Marie's Tea room, 161 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1ER on the third Tuesday of the mobnth between 12:00 and 14:00 to have a bite to eat and an intellectual discussion. 'Fully Loaded' refers to The Pantry's bacon sandwich with extra bacon, but it isn't compulsory to order this and they do offer many other delicious alternatives on their menu. This is a spin-off group from the Genealogy Group, which is hibernating through the summer. We used to meet here for a chat and some lunch before our Genealogy meeting at 14:00. Parking is available just across the road at The Parrock Street car park. If you'd like to join us, please let me know and I'll see if I can reserve a seat for you. My contact details are at the back of the newsletter.

Genealogy     

Meets 3rd Tuesday
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This is a mutual self-help group of individuals ranging from beginners to those more experienced who wish to research their own family tree. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 14:00 to 16:00 in Gravesend ASDA's Community Room. There is a projector & screen, free Wi-Fi and a hot water dispenser so that we can make our own tea & coffee and we take it in turns to supply our own milk and biscuits. Seek help and tips from the group or share any resources and tips that you've discovered while researching your family tree. There is also an optional pre-meeting at Marie's Tea Rooms, "The Fully Loaded Lunch Club" 12:00-14:00, for a general chat and the opportunity to fuel up before The Genealogy meeting.

Geography 1     

Meets 4TH THURSDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We're a friendly group and agree on a country to study for the coming month.The leader then allocates a different study area to each group member, which can vary from geography. Individual study sections include, for example, Topology, Rivers and Waterways, Climate, Industries, Culture and Cuisine and History. At the following meeting members briefly feed back to the group their research. Ideally they will have obtained the information online and then reformed it into their own words in a more 'accessible' way for reading out. We choose to meet in different members' houses (or those with the space to host) each month. Halfway through the meeting we have a break for coffee and biscuits. Leader Colin Nice

Geography 2     

Meets 2ND THURSDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We're a friendly group and agree on a country to study for the coming month.The leader then allocates a different study area to each group member, which can vary from geography. Individual study sections include, for example, Topology, Rivers and Waterways, Climate, Industries, Culture and Cuisine and History. At the following meeting members briefly feed back to the group their research. Ideally they will have obtained the information online and then reformed it into their own words in a more 'accessible' way for reading out. We choose to meet in different members' houses (or those with the space to host) each month. Halfway through the meeting we have a break for coffee and biscuits. Leader Colin Nice

GOLF - 9 HOLE     

Meets 1st MONDAY or 2nd if Bank Holiday
Normally starts 10:00 to 13:30
Details New Golf group starting 8th April - a joint venture with Meopham U3A visiting various Courses across Kent. Please click JOIN GROUP to be included in the mailing list.

Hike     

Meets IST FRIDAY
Normally starts 09:30 to 12:30
Details Our walks are often local and of between 6 and 8 miles, though can be up to 30mins drive away. Fitting them into the morning means that to cover this distance we need to walk purposefully, but without racing(!). During the summer we have some all-day walks, further afield, maybe up to 10 miles. We always have a 5 or 10 min stop about half-way for a drink and a snack that we might have brought (our banana stop!). Leader Colin Nice

Jazz Appreciation     

Meets 2ND MONDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details This group has a wide interest in jazz, anything from the 1920s to the current period. Members take turns in choosing a program of music for the enjoyment of the group, thus widening their knowledge of jazz.

Line Dancing- Improvers     

Meets 1ST and 3rd and 4TH WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 14:15 to 16:30
Details Improvers line dancing group. Linda Howe is the main facilitator but leadership shared.

Local History 1     

Meets 1ST TUESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details A combination of members’ contributions, external speakers and trips to look at history in the local area.

Local History 2     

Meets 3rd Monday 10.30 am
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:15
Details New group

Lunch Bunch     

Meets 4TH WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 12:30 to 14:30
Details 

Mah Jong 1     

Meets 3RD WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 

Mah Jong 2     

Meets 2ND WEDNESDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Venue at home of Sandra Parker in Meopham .

Mexican Train Dominoes     

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays
Normally starts 14:00 to 17:00
Details Mexican Train Dominoes is played with a set of ninety one double-twelve dominoes and is for two to seven players. We now have more than three sets of double-twelve dominoes within the group, so we can have three games playing simultaneously. One game will be for players who have never played before and those who are still getting up to speed with the game. The rules will be learnt along with hints and tips about tactics and strategies by playing some games. The other two games will be for more experienced players who can play the full game, which can take two or three hours. Gravesend ASDA's Community Room has free tea and coffee making facilities, but the group needs to bring its own milk and biscuits.

Mindfulness Meditation     

Meets 1st and 3rd Monday
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:30
Details Hello & welcome to our new venture into Mindfulness Meditation. I’m looking forward to being with you and getting started on this journey together. There will be 2 sessions a month on 1st and 3rd Mondays. You are welcome to either or both. 1st Monday of the month at 1000 until 1130 and 3rd Monday at 10.30-12.00. Please wear warm clothes, bring a blanket/throw, as your temperature may drop when sitting still, £1 to help cover printing costs. Julie

Model making     

Meets 1ST TUESDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Model making/building,anything to scale. Frequency and time to be discussed.Venue is Chris's house. Aiming to be on the first Tuesday every month from March 7th?

MONTHLY MEETING     

Meets NULL
Normally starts 13:45 to 16:30
Details 

NK College Lunch     

Meets NULL
Normally starts 13:00 to 15:00
Details 

Painting and Sketching     

Meets 4TH TUESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The painting and sketching group is a small group of people who want an opportunity to paint or draw in a friendly atmosphere in a member's home. It is for beginners and the more experienced.

Petanque all Year     

Meets 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY of each month.
Normally starts 12:15 to 14:30
Details Please arrive 1215 for 1230 start so we can choose teams. Closed toe, comfortable footwear. Boules available if you do not have your own. Petanque area under roof, across Gravesend Rugby Club field. Parking in Rugby Club area. Please take care acrpss field, steps, lines across pistes etc. PLAY SAFELY. Players play at own risk. Contact = joan.portergrav@hotmail.co.uk

Philosophy     

Meets 2ND TUESDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 

Photography 1     

Meets 3rd Wednesday
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We're a friendly group and in alternate months we have a trip to a venue for a couple of hours or so of taking photos. We meet up then for lunch before returning home. The following meeting will be held in a member's home and we bring along our photos on a memory stick to show them on the TV. In addition to this, at the home meeting we will be given a theme on which to take a dozen or so photos to bring along at the following home meeting. Half way through each meeting we have a break for tea/coffee and biscuits. Leader: Colin Nice

Photography 2     

Meets 2ND FRIDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details We are a friendly group of eleven who meet on the 2nd Friday of every month between 10:00 and 12:00. Any type of camera, including mobile phones, can be used. Our aim is to enjoy and promote a better understanding of photography and hence improve our technique in the process. There are occasional group outings to places of agreed interest. Our meetings are usually held at a member's house where each of us brings a set number of their photographs, based on that month's chosen theme plus an optional 'Picture on the month'. The pictures are provided on a USB memory stick and are shown and discussed on a computer attached to a large TV. Sometimes we watch and discuss a YouTube/DVD tutorial or a magazine/book article. During the COVID-19 restrictions we moved to having virtual meetings. Photographs are uploaded to Cloud storage and the host displays them by sharing their desktop with the group. This hasn't always run smoothly, but we have battled on through some frustrations and a lot of laughter and settled on using Zoom and a shared Google drive. The transition back to our original meeting format will be via hybrid meetings. Members who are willing and able to attend in person will do so and those who can't or are more comfortable not to will join us via Zoom.

Psychology     

Meets 4th Wednesday
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:30
Details Lin's psychology group, as it was until 18th December 2023 has come to an end. The group will continue but with some modifications. The venue will be at Lin's house. Due to space limitations, the maximum number is set at 10 persons. The new schedule will be the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1000-1130.

Quiz Nights     

Meets On Saturday evenings every 2-3 months
Normally starts 19:30 to 22:30
Details Quiz Nights take place every two to three months and members can bring their friends and family, just let Stan know who is coming as there will be a limit on how many people the venue can accommodate. Join the group to receive updates. Its £2.00 per person on the door and this is divided up between the top three teams as prizes.

Ramble     

Meets 3RD FRIDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:30
Details We are definitely a very friendly group and our rambles are normally between 4 and 5.5 miles, often in the locality but can be up to 30 mins away. We don't walk particularly quickly, though of course it's a ramble rather than an 'amble'! Half way round we always have a 5 or 10 min stop for a drink and a snack that we might have brought with us. A couple of times each year we have a London walk, and these are really popular and always very enjoyable. Different members of the goup offer to organise alternate walks, with Colin Nice organising the others others.

Readers Forum     

Meets 4TH MONDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Members of this group have a wide ranging interest in books. We take turns in choosing a book to be read during the following month and prepare discussion points for the next meeting. If you love reading and talking about books, this group is for you.

Reading     

Meets 3RD TUESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details We read a book each month and discuss the book at the following meeting. Books are suggested by members and borrowed from the library.

Rummikub 1     

Meets The 3rd Monday of each month
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details The group has 8 active members and some reserve members. The reserve members will be notified when one or more of the active members are unable to attend a meeting. Each player contributes 50p towards refreshments and any surplus will be used towards a treat for all group members at the end of the year.

Rummikub 2     

Meets 4TH THURSDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 

Rummikub 3     

Meets 1ST TUESDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details New group meeting monthly at Anna's House in Chattenden.

Senior Elastixs Fun Fitness     

Meets 4TH THURSDAY
Normally starts 10:30 to 11:30
Details The November session has been put back to 30th November. The December session is brought forward to Thursday 7th December.

Sewingtogether     

Meets First Tuesday AM
Normally starts 09:30 to 13:00
Details sewing projects

Singing for Fun     

Meets 2ND WEDNESDAY FROM 11;30
Normally starts 11:30 to 13:30
Details You do not need to know how to sing or have a good voice - whatever voice you make its ok. 20 voices together make a great sound . This is group Karaoke we have all the words on a TV as we all sing along to a range of songs from your youth to more current tunes. Everyone welcome to join - come on your own and join this fun group.

Solos     

Meets For singles - Various events monthly
Normally starts 10:30 to 12:30
Details Events, meetings and meals for Single members or for those in a partnership who are coming alone. Coffee Morning 10:30 1st Thursday at St Georges Arts Cafe Gravesend

Spanish Intermediate     

Meets 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details 

Sunday Lunch Bunch     

Meets Sunday 5th May
Normally starts 12:30 to 14:30
Details Sunday Lunch Bunch meets on the last or first Sunday of the month at 12.30 p.m. We usually alternate between traditional Sunday Roast and a foreign meal, all in the Gravesend area. Please contact Marilyn if you wish to attend. Sunday 5th May - 12.30 p.m. Ship & Lobster, Mark Lane, Gravesend Sunday 2nd June - 12.30 p.m. The Gandhi, 66 West St, Gravesend DA11 0BS

TABLE TENNIS 2     

Meets 2nd & 4th Monday except Bank holidays
Normally starts 13:30 to 15:30
Details Open for everyone beginners or experienced players - We have 2 full size tables and play doubles We have some bats to borrow. Usually playing 2nd & 4th Monday except bank Holidays Please look carefully at calendar as times and dates will vary We will need help to set and clear up after each session

TAI-CHI     

Meets EVERY MONDAY except Bank holidays
Normally starts 10:00 to 11:00
Details TAI -CHI will be moving to a new venue, OLD GRAVESENDIANS,FLEETWAY SPORTS GROUND, BRONTE VIEW, Gravesend DA12 1PX from MONDAY, 22 APRIL.****** 1 hour session 1000-1100hrs, l hour session £4 cash per session payable on the day to designated u3a Member, Suitable for everyone -very good for balance and mobility. A very friendly class. Comfortable clothing and light shoes/trainers. Led by fully experienced Tai Chi tutor, Steve Martin join On-Line via our Website https://u3asites.org.uk>gravesend. Please email Joan Porter before your first time.

Tame Your Digital Tech     

Meets Every two weeks
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Help and guidance with everyday IT/computer skills. N.B. Due to Illness, Peter Buttle will be covering for Ali until he is able to take the helm once again. We meet at table 45 at The Woodlands since they stopped allowing people to use their function rooms. This is a large table in the overflow area of the restaurant. The restaurant would have to be very busy for anyone else to be dining near by. If you're coming by car, please make sure that you register your car registration for free three hours of parking using the iPad on a pedestal on the way to reception. Otherwise you may be landed with a parking fine. I will attempt to field any questions that come up at the meetings, but I don't know everything.

Ten Pin Bowling     

Meets 2ND MONDAY of month
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details A group of us meet at the Hollywood Bowl in Rochester on the 2nd Monday of each month except during school holidays or bank holidays around 10am to 1015am and we play until around midday. There is a car park available and a nice view of the River. Depending on numbers on the day, we use two or three lanes with either anything between three to six players on each lane. The cost depending on number of games is between £7 and £10 and you can buy food and drink (coffees) should you wish to do so. Do you have to be good at it, NO, I'm not, but its great to socialise and chat while knocking a few pins down. Steve (On behalf of Arthur).

Theatre Group     

Meets As and when shows are booked at various theatres.
Details Group members will be emailed when tickets have been booked.

Ukulele     

Meets 1ST & 3RD MONDAY EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAY
Normally starts 12:00 to 14:00
Details This is a beginners group - We meet on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 12:00 and generally play along to YouTube videos of all types of music shown on a TV screen the chord patterns. This group is open to everyone.

Virtual Get Together     

Meets Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:40
Normally starts 12:00 to 12:40
Details This is a Zoom meeting for those who may not be getting out to chat to people as much as they would like to.

WEIGHT CONTROL GROUP     

Meets 10:00 WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY AT ASDA COMMUNITY ROOM
Normally starts 10:00 to 12:00
Details Fad diets may help you take off a few pounds, but sensible eating is a better way to lose weight and keep it off. Join our group to help you lose weight; it’s so much easier for many when a group of people work together eating only foods you enjoy with gentle exercise. Please join group and we will update you with further details Run by Alan Scott DHypPsych(UK)

Wine Appreciation     

Meets 4TH FRIDAY
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details 

Woodville Friends     

Meets Film/Theatre Various times and events
Details Woodville, Gravesend - shows many Films (only £6 at whatever time film showing on production of a current u3a Membership card.). Woodville Friends’ Members can contact skirwan46@hotmail.co.uk with full details of what they want to see, date and time. Sue will then ask any interested Members to email direct to you to make arrangements to meet up. Any Member is responsible for getting their own ticket.

Z Cobham Hall + cream Tea     

Meets 9 April 2024
Normally starts 14:00 to 16:00
Details Members will need to make their own way to Cobham Hall. Plenty of parking is available. Cost £13.25

Z Day at Rye Market & Hastings     

Meets Thursday, 6 June, 2024
Details This will be a u3a day trip by coach run by Jewels. Timings to be advised but pick up points will be Cascades Leisure Centre (Thong Lane) and The Overcliffe, Gravesend. If the 50 seat coach we have booked is full, cost should be below £20 pp, more with fewer people but under £30pp. More details on timings and payment date and cost will follow when we know how many people have signed up. Jewels will only consider refunds if the seats can be re-sold and may make an admin charge.

Z Gads Hill School     

Meets 19 April
Details Guided Tour of Gads Hill Higham Date and Cost £9.50

Z group leaders luncheon     

Meets 1st June
Normally starts 12:00 to 14:30
Details 

zCall The Midwife     

Meets Friday 21 June 2024
Details 

ZGuildord Spike and Watercress     

Meets Friday 17 May
Details 

ZKentish Lady 10 July     

Meets 10 th July 3 hour Fish and
Details